OK, so you would think that the next step is to apply online, but slow down. Before you start applying for any position or contacting any travel nursing company, you will want to make sure you have all your paperwork lined up. The paperwork you will need includes, but is not limited to: 

• An up to date Resume 

• A copy of your Nursing Licenses (especially for the state you want to work in) 

• The certifications needed for your specialty 

• Your Driver’s License 

• Your Social Security card (front and back) 

• Your BCLS (front and back) 

• Two references from your supervisory or charge nurse at your most recent clinical experiences 

• And all your immunization records, include the following
  MMR & Rubeola Titers /Vaccinations (New rules state that MMR be no more than 10 yrs old.)
  Hepatitis B Titers/Vaccinations
  Varicella Titer or Varicella History
  PPD within the last 12 months or Chest X-ray
  Physician Statement or physical completed with the last 12 months 

You can make paper copies of all of these, but even easier is having them all in a digital format. If you don’t have a scanner at home you can run to any FedEX/Kinkos, CopyMax or something similar and have them handle it for you. It may seem like an extra step, but it will make the process easier in the long run. 

Stay tuned for step #10 on the Ultimate Travel Nursing Checklist

See the whole list here.